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FY63 EWS

2013 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,660 mi
Last recorded174,660 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 EWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 174,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 167,938 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 161,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 161,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 152,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 148,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 131,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 123,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 123,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 92,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray slight damage

Pass 23 May 2018 92,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray slight damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 67,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 38,010 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FY63 EWS is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 80,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY63 EWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY63 EWS registered?

FY63 EWS is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2013.

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